Hi Guys.... You are all gonna think I'm crazy, however this staple thing in the ear does have some degree of merit, at least according to SOME alternative medicine doctrine.
The theory is, that there are certain parts of the body that when they are stimulated, either through accupuncture, accupressue or in this case a staple that it can have some sort of a reaction where the appetite is somehow affected.
OK... Here is my experience. Several years ago, I had read that if you applied some pressure, for varying amounts of time, maybe 15, 20 or more seconds, to the RUBBERY part of the ear... and massaged it somewhat.... it would help to reduce your appetite.
Now.... I used to occasionally do this, until a few people used to ask me why I was touching my ears.... lol
Whether or not it was "mind over matter" or had some truth to it, after massaging my ears with a decent amount of pressure for periods of up to a minute... I did notice a slightly "metallic" taste in my mouth, and at least for awhile afterwards, my appetite seemed to be somewhat suppresed.
Now.. I don't know about STAPLES. That seems kind of a drastic means to essentially do what some believe can be accomplished through simple accupressure, which is basically what I used to do.
Again... Is it the answer to weight issues? Obviously not in my case but then again I have a very bad history of not giving something a chance or dismissing it way to early in the game.
I do believe, that there may be something to this ear/accupuncture/accupressure thing... How much truth, I'm not sure but again, I have seen it discussed on more than one occasion.
Just my 2 cents worth.
DAVID (Big TeddyBear)
Actually..... I just found this link. Take it for what it's worth. Please...... if anyone tries this, PLEASE tell me you sensed a metallic taste so the whole world will not think I've lost my mind comepletely..... lol
http://holisticonline.com/remedies/w...ht-control.htm